Permanent (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Permanent is a comedy film directed by Colette Burson, running about 94 minutes. “Hairstyles are temporary. Family is forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This comedy, set in 1983 in small town Virginia, centers around a 13 year old and her family. The story of a hairstyle gone incredibly wrong and a young girl's plight to fit in while encountering bullies at a new school.
Who’s in it. Permanent stars Rainn Wilson as Jim Dixon, Patricia Arquette as Jeanne Dixon, Kira McLean as Aurelie and Michael Greene as Jerry, The Therapist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Permanent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Permanent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Permanent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Permanent (2017)?
- In US, Permanent is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Permanent worth watching?
- Permanent holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Permanent?
- Permanent stars Rainn Wilson, Patricia Arquette, Kira McLean, Michael Greene and Aidan Fiske.
- When was Permanent released?
- Permanent was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.